Ice cream is a must during the summer holidays.
But they do a lot of damage on the line.
So should we favor sorbets or ice cream?
When can we eat it?
The health columnist of Europe 1 Brigitte Milhau answers all your questions in the morning of Monday.
A stroll by the sea, with an ice cream in hand.
It is the ritual of many French people on vacation.
But what are the consequences of this guilty pleasure on our line and our health?
The doctor and columnist on Europe 1 Brigitte Milhau tells you all about these summer sweets.
"Is ice cream high in calories? It all depends on which. There are two main types. Ice cream can be made from dairy products (milk or cream), so it is ice cream. Sometimes there is also butter, a little sugar and aromas They can be chocolate, vanilla, fruit, even cheese Yes, maroilles ice cream exists, anything can happen!
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Second kind of ice cream: sorbets.
They are mainly composed of water, sugar and fruits.
They must absolutely contain at least 15% fruit or 35% pulp.
Does a sorbet make you less fat than an ice cream?
Contrary to popular belief, sorbet is not that light.
If we compare the calories per 100 grams or two scoops of ice cream: they amount to 130 for ice cream and 100 for sorbet.
There is still a difference.
Ice creams are rather loaded with lipids, therefore fat, and sorbets are more provided with sugar.
Be careful, this is only an average.
If you buy American style ice cream with pecans, caramel or pieces of chocolate ... It can turn into a real calorie bomb!
When is it best to consume them?
Ice cream is always less caloric than a cake.
It is also preferable to consume them at the end of a meal.
If they are consumed between meals, the secretion of insulin will promote fat storage.
Finally, it is better to avoid ice cream for toddlers.
It can upset their digestive system.
The same goes for migraine sufferers, they can trigger headaches. "